| Primary address | 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14216 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 89.220-3-32 |
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| Sale date | 05/20/2021 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,881 |
| Building sqft | 2,361 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.105 |
| Lot dimensions | 38 ft X 120 ft |
| Frontage | 38 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1915 and has a total of 2,361 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $296,000, the tax amount paid for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 is $2,880.
When was 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the last sale price?796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold in 05/20/2021 for $1.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $2,881 |
| Market value | $296,000 |
| Assessed value | $296,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,309 | $181,000 | 9.7317 | $1,761 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $258,571 | $181,000 | 13.43 | $2,431 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $232,100 | $181,000 | 14.71 | $2,663 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $204,500 | $181,000 | 16.01 | $2,898 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $201,100 | $181,000 | 16.22 | $2,936 | +61.72% |
The complete history of permits filed for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 | 7 | Public | PK, K-4 | 558 | 0.17 |
| Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 | 7 | Public | PK, K-4 | 558 | 0.17 |
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.28 |
| Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 385 | 0.56 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.28 |
| Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 385 | 0.56 |
| Holy Spirit School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Our Lady Of Black Rock School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 171 | 0.66 |
| Elmwood-Franklin School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 293 | 0.73 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,108 | 0.28 |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 986 | 0.32 |
| Nichols School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 556 | 0.88 |
| Buffalo Seminary | NR | Private | 9-12 | 195 | 1.12 |
| Lafayette International School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 415 | 1.47 |
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Here are the neighbors for 796 Amherst Street, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 759 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,543 | ||
| 476 Woodward, Buffalo | 1,939 | ||
| 494 Woodward, Buffalo | 2,340 | 06/15/2015 | $228,000 |
| 770 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,656 | 04/16/2025 | $1 |
| 488 Woodward, Buffalo | 2,592 | 09/15/2009 | $1 |
| 784 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,304 | 09/26/2008 | $1 |
| 768 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,322 | 04/22/2005 | $70,000 |
| 472 Woodward, Buffalo | 3,386 | 11/30/2017 | $1 |
| 757 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,531 | 05/17/2017 | $96,108 |
| 480 Woodward, Buffalo | 2,359 | 06/13/2006 | $1 |
| 600 Crescent, Buffalo | 3,124 | 06/26/2001 | $115,000 |
| 492 Woodward, Buffalo | 2,340 | 08/19/2022 | $350,000 |
| 780 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,352 | 10/06/2022 | $235,000 |
| 764 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,322 | 04/13/1995 | $69,000 |
| 596 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,230 | 01/15/2008 | $80,237 |
| 608 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,334 | 11/23/2015 | $1 |
| 612 Crescent, Buffalo | 2,624 | 08/10/2016 | $155,000 |
| 790 Amherst St, Buffalo | 4,352 | 01/23/1995 | $135,000 |
| 776 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,454 | 03/22/2021 | $1 |
| 763 Amherst St, Buffalo | 2,291 | 07/08/2020 | $235,000 |